DUT

Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is a national key university under the direct leadership of the Ministry of Education. DUT has three campuses (Lingshui, Development Zone and Panjin) in two cities (Dalian and Panjin).

DUT keeps the education of talents as its primary mission and attaches equal importance to undergraduate and graduate programs. It has formed a multi-disciplinary system which focuses on science and engineering and coordinates science, engineering, economics, management, humanities, law, philosophy and arts.

DUT keeps fostering elites, promoting science and technology, inheriting excellent cultures and guiding the social climate as its mission, adheres to DUT spirit of “Unity and Progress, Truth and Innovation”, dedicates itself to the creation, discovery, impart, conservation and application of knowledge, and dares to undertake social responsibilities to serve the country and the world.

State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals

The State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Located in Dalian University of Technology, was founded by the Chinese government in 1989. The major research focuses of the laboratory fall into 3 categories with the profiles of both fundamental and applied aspects:

(1) Dyes and dye-related photochemistry;

(2) Advanced functional materials;

(3) Environmentally benign technologies for fine chemicals.

The laboratory has a strong faculty of 68 permanent researchers, including 1 academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, 6 Changjiang Professors of the Ministry of Education, 2 Changjiang Guest Professors, 8 awardees of the National Outstanding Young Scientists from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and 19 winners of the New Century Excellent Young Talent Award from the Ministry of Education.

The State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals has made a remarkable contribution to the science and economy of China. The research activities in this laboratory have been mainly funded by the Chinese government through various programs, such as National Basic Research Program (973), National High Technology Research and Development Program (863), Natural Science Foundation as well as “211” and “985” projects. The mighty government programs together with industrial funds have effectively promoted the establishment of the well-defined research platforms and related infrastructures.

During the past 5 years, the laboratory has published more than 1500 SCI-indexed papers, and has been officially granted about 200 patents (national or international). Many innovative technologies have been successfully commercialized. Three projects won prestigious National Awards for Technological Invention or Science and Technical Progress.

Dalian city

Dalian, or Luda as it was once known, is one of China' most vibrant and modern cities. Dalian is located in the southernmost part of the Liaodong Peninsula in northeast China. Surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the east and the Bohai Sea to the west, Dalian has become a popular destination for both Chinese and foreign tourists. With its clean air, beautiful beaches, and pleasant climate, Dalian attracts an enormous amount of tourists all year round.

It has the largest public pedestrian square in Asia, Xinghai Square, which serves as a symbol of the city. Dalian is an ideal destination for a short weekend trip to escape the hustle and bustle and summer heat of Beijing and Shanghai. Dalian also has an excellent selection of seafood restaurants. Dalian provides visitors with a chance to relax by the sea and enjoy the clean air while still offering plenty of shopping, bars, and restaurants to keep you busy.